Garricks Ait

United Kingdom / England / Esher-Molesey /
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There are about 20 houses on the island, inaccessible except by boat. Suited to those working from home, willing cycle to Hampton Court Station from a boat mooring to either bank and the retired.

Like most Thames islands, it was used for growing and harvesting willow trees. Wood from pollarding could be used for cricket bats, paddles, ladders, gun stocks, crates and poles for fences. Harvested branches, called osiers, are strong, flexible and resistant to rot – they were used for fish traps, basket making and for reinforcing riverbanks.[1]
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrick's_Ait
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Coordinates:   51°24'41"N   -0°21'37"E

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  • Named after the Victorian actor, David Garrick, who owned a villa nearby and who used the island for parties.
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